{
  "id": 19772981,
  "title": "Minority dismisses New Economy plan as recycled promises",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/minority-dismisses-new-economy-plan-as-recycled-promises",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T06:59:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/minority-dismisses-new-economy-plan-as-recycled-promises/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minority has dismissed the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy as a continuation of empty promises that have yet to deliver tangible results for ordinary Ghanaians. Responding to the Finance Minister's presentation of the \"New Economy\" agenda, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, stated that the plan is a reiteration of what was included in the 2025 and 2026 budgets. Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the true test of the 2027 Budget is whether it can convert the claimed economic stability into productive investment, expand businesses, increase real incomes, and sustain employment. He criticized the government's assertions of declining inflation, exchange-rate stability, and improved fiscal performance, arguing that these benefits have not trickled down to enhance the daily lives of Ghanaians.",
  "summary": "THE Minority has described the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy as a continuation of grand promises that have yet to translate into jobs, lower prices and relief for ordinary Ghanaians. Responding to the Finance Minister’s presentation of the “New Economy” agenda, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, said the presentation was a repetition of what … The post Minority dismisses…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}